DUO Spearhead Ryuki 71S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait

Specifications

Type	Sinking minnow jerkbait
Length	71mm
Weight	10g
Depth	Subsurface to mid-depth, adjustable with retrieve
Action	Tight wobble with slow sink
Hooks	Treble hooks, front and rear
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water

Product description

The DUO Spearhead Ryuki 71S is a compact sinking minnow built for anglers who want precise control over depth and fall rate. Its slim profile and tight wobbling action mimic small baitfish, making it a natural fit for largemouth and smallmouth bass keyed in on shad or minnows. The sinking design lets you work the bait through the entire water column, from subsurface twitches to a controlled fall along drop-offs.

This lure shines when bass are holding tight to cover or suspended off structure. Cast it around laydowns, rock piles, or bridge pilings and work it with a twitch-pause retrieve to trigger reaction strikes. The 71mm size and 10g weight combine for long, accurate casts even in windy conditions, and the sinking profile keeps the bait in the strike zone longer than floating jerkbaits.

How to fish it

Cast past the target area such as a laydown, rock edge, or dock piling.
Let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
Use a slow twitch-twitch-pause cadence to trigger strikes from following bass.
Vary pause length based on water temperature, longer pauses in cold water, shorter in warm water.

Frequently asked

What size bass is this lure designed for?

The 71mm, 10g size works well for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth bass, matching typical shad and minnow forage sizes.

What color should I use in stained versus clear water?

Bright chartreuse or firetiger patterns like this one work well in stained or off-color water where bass need extra visual cues, while more natural patterns suit clear water.

What line and rod setup pairs best with this jerkbait?

A medium-light to medium spinning rod with 8-10 lb fluorocarbon or a light baitcasting setup with similar line strength gives good action and castability.

When is the best season to fish this lure?

Sinking jerkbaits like this one are effective in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall when bass are chasing baitfish suspended in the water column.